The major places of interest in the state of Tripura

Tripura is considered as a famous tourist destination in India. The tourism industry in the state is developing. People come here to see the natural beauty, picturesque mountains, and impressive palaces and museums. Tripura draws numerous travelers round the year though the number of foreign visitors is less. The most visited tourist attractions in Tripura are the following:

Agartala:

Agartala is the capital and a top tourist destination in the state. The city houses a number of tourist attractions like the Ujjayanta Palace, Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Akhaura Border, Rose Valley Park, Tripura Government Museum, Temple of Fourteen Gods, and Malanchya Nivas.

Ujjayanta Palace:

This princely mansion was constructed by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya from 1899 to 1901. The mansion has two floors and features wonderful architecture. There are three tall domes and the middle one has an elevation of 86 feet. There are gardens and pools inside adorned with Mughal design. It is currently home to the Vidhan Sabha and there are fountains and illuminations to enhance its charm.

Tripura Government Museum:

This museum was set up in 1970 and is located in the center of the city. You will find a number of rare coins and portraits in this museum which bear testimony to the magnificent history of Tripura and other bordering states.

Akhaura Border:

This border witnesses the highest number of tourists to and from contiguous Bangladesh.

Maharaja Bir Bikram College:

This college was designed and set up by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the final memorable ruler of the state in 1947.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple:

Krishnananda Sevayet set up the deity of Lord Krishna in this place of worship over 45 years back. The mandir has been listed under the Indian Antiquity Act as memorial.

Jagannath Temple:

It is known for its religious importance as well as its architectural features. The foundation of the temple has eight sides. The columns are coroneted with pyramid-shaped and tetragonal shafts. The pradakshin patha is also notable.

Rabindra Kanan:

The extensive ‘Rabindra Kanan’ is peacefully situated towards the south of Raj Bhawan. It is a commons with verdant foliage and plenty of flowers. It is a popular tourist draw among kids and teenagers, in quest of a serene place for one-to-one talking.

Gebu Miar Masjid:

This mosque is situated in Shibnagar. This large place of worship is meant for the minority population of the state.

Mariam Nagar Church:

Lying in the lap of nature, Mariam Nagar is essentially a historic location. The distance from Agartala is 7 km. The Catholic Minster in this meagerly inhabited rural area was utilized by the Portuguese colonists long ago.